ELKHART A glimpse of a deer could be your reward for an early morning trek through the woods with Elkhart County Parks naturalist Krista Daniels. She'll lead Saturday's "Morning Nature Hike" at Bonneyville Mill County Park. "We'll go out in the morning to see what's out there," Daniels said. "We could see deer and a variety of birds like chickadees, cardinals and blues jays -- the typical winter birds." The program is open to all ages, and Daniels gears the walk towards the type of crowd on hand. There will be plenty to check out underfoot as well, the naturalist said. "We'll check out the plants, wild edibles (for tasting, too), the leaves and animal tracks. We'll also talk about how animals prepare for winter," she said. Because the park is just opening for the day, Daniels said visitors will want to bring a camera to take photos of nature and critters caught off-guard. Following the 1- to 1 1/2-mile trek, children will be able to play the game Daniels calls "MASH." "It's a thinking game, about what animals do in the winter -- M is for migrate, A is for active, S is for store, and H is for hibernate," she said cheerfully. Because the program will be held entirely outdoors, hikers should dress for the weather. Tennis or hiking boots for walking on flat terrain will be adequate. The park is southeast of Bristol, on County Road 8. Meet Daniels by 8 a.m. at Briar Patch Shelter for this walk at an easy pace. No registration is needed. To learn more, call (574) 875-7422. Additional nature activities will include: Video about plants; 2 p.m. today; nature center auditorium, Potato Creek State Park, 25601 Indiana 4, North Liberty; (574) 656-8186. Looking through a microscope; 10 a.m. Saturday; nature center auditorium, Potato Creek State Park, 25601 Indiana 4, North Liberty; (574) 656-8186. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves; 2 p.m. Saturday; Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor; (269) 927-4832. Identify birds through the viewing area; 2 p.m. Saturday; nature center auditorium, Potato Creek State Park, 25601 Indiana 4, North Liberty; (574) 656-8186. 3 p.m. Saturday (dinner at a local restaurant, 5 p.m.; ghost hunt, 6:30 p.m.); Virginia Tutt Branch Library, 2223 Miami St., South Bend; (574) 255-7033; ($ for dinner only). For age 5 and older; 3 p.m. Nov. 20; Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor; (269) 927-4832 to register in advance; $5. NATURE BOUND WALKS, TALKS & PROJECTS